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Exxon Mobil first quarter profits sink to lowest level in years as energy prices fade

Exxon Mobil first quarter profits sink to lowest level in years as energy prices fade

May 02, 2025

Exxon Mobil’s first quarter profit slumped to the lowest level in years, stung by weaker crude price...

Asian shares rise as China says it’s considering US overtures on Trump’s tariffs

Asian shares rise as China says it’s considering US overtures on Trump’s tariffs

May 02, 2025

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian markets advanced Friday after China’s Commerce Ministry said Beijing is evalu...

Trump says it’s Biden’s economy, but businesses and economists beg to differ

Trump says it’s Biden’s economy, but businesses and economists beg to differ

May 02, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the stock market was climbing in January 2024, Donald Trump knew exactly who ...

Asian shares rise in subdued holiday trading, as US futures jump

Asian shares rise in subdued holiday trading, as US futures jump

May 01, 2025

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares advanced Thursday, with many markets in the region closed for Labor Day ho...

Asian shares rise after gains on Wall Street as corporate profits pile higher

Asian shares rise after gains on Wall Street as corporate profits pile higher

Apr 30, 2025

Shares were mixed Wednesday in Asia after U.S. stocks rose again as companies reported stronger-than...

US consumer confidence plunges to lowest in 5 years on tariff worries

US consumer confidence plunges to lowest in 5 years on tariff worries

Apr 29, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the l...